HDMI to DVI question - The Orange Mane

Los Broncos · 01-16-2010, 02:45 PM

Okay, so my TV is 5 years old. No HDMI, I am hooking my 360 HDMI to a DVI adapter.

Is it because of some issue with using the adapter?

I did the factory reset and still nothing.

I mean, I'm going to buy a new TV within the next month, just wanted some better resolution till then.

At any rate, if it doesn't end up working I can keep the cable and use it with the next TV.

Thanks in advance.

That One Guy · 01-16-2010, 03:14 PM

I don't understand... what is the issue? The HDMI doesn't work or the DVI cable doesn't work?

Los Broncos · 01-16-2010, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by cah412

I don't understand... what is the issue? The HDMI doesn't work or the DVI cable doesn't work?

HDMI cable is going into a DVI converter which is hooked into the DVI port.

I think I found the problem online, just wont work I think.

I'll keep the cable and return the adapter for my new TV.

Killericon · 01-16-2010, 03:21 PM

You should just get yourself a DVI cable for your 360, I wouldn't trust an adapter.

Los Broncos · 01-16-2010, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Killericon

You should just get yourself a DVI cable for your 360, I wouldn't trust an adapter.

Yeah, I thought I would try it.

I'll return it later and get something else.

DenverBrit · 01-16-2010, 03:46 PM

Amazon has some great cable deals. Don't be put off by the rock bottom prices, read the reviews.

I've bought HDMI cables for around a dollar. They work just fine.

Borks147 · 01-16-2010, 04:00 PM

go to monoprice.com

Chris · 01-16-2010, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by aborquez147

go to monoprice.com

This. Never go in store.

sirhcyennek81 · 01-17-2010, 12:32 AM

I'd just wait with what you have until you get the new TV. Otherwise you will end up frustrating yourself and smacking baby wallabies. What TV do you think you are gonna get?

Los Broncos · 01-17-2010, 01:24 AM

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Originally Posted by sirhcyennek81

I'd just wait with what you have until you get the new TV. Otherwise you will end up frustrating yourself and smacking baby wallabies. What TV do you think you are gonna get?

Yeah I'm just going to wait, I kept the HDMI cable and used on the cable box in my room.

It was hooked up component, looks much better.

The PS3 is hooked up for blue ray.

The one I'm buying is pretty much just for gaming.

I may get DirectTv hooked up so I can get the ticket this season.

So I want 1080p for a great viewing experiance.

Now I am thinking about four different sets.

Sony Bravia 42 $600.00.

Samsung 40 $599.00

Panasonic which someone recommed in another thread.

Seen it today and it's a nice TV.

Sceptre 47 $600.00, this is an offbrand but I have read reviews and seen it at the store.

Good for the money, just don't know at this point yet.

BoulderBum · 01-17-2010, 08:16 AM

Sounds like you've already made a decision, but I've had an xbox hooked up to computer monitors via HDMI to DVI. Obviously you won't get the sound from it, (even if your monitor/tv has speakers), but its possible to crack open an old Composite set of wires for the xbox (take the casing off so that you can fit it in the back of the xbox WITH the hdmi/dvi cable) and hook the sound up to an external receiver. This worked for me.

Los Broncos · 01-17-2010, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by BoulderBum

Sounds like you've already made a decision, but I've had an xbox hooked up to computer monitors via HDMI to DVI. Obviously you won't get the sound from it, (even if your monitor/tv has speakers), but its possible to crack open an old Composite set of wires for the xbox (take the casing off so that you can fit it in the back of the xbox WITH the hdmi/dvi cable) and hook the sound up to an external receiver. This worked for me.

Thanks for the advice, but having it hooked up to A/V is good for now.

I'll be buying a new one in a couple of weeks, then I'll be up to speed with the rest of the world

AZBroncomaniac · 01-17-2010, 11:36 AM

IC,

If you use a DVI port on your TV, did you double check your input selection on your TV menu? I am not an expert, but don't some TV's have this input under "PC IN" or something like that? Worth a shot if you haven't scrolled through all of your available TV inputs.

01-16-2010, 02:45 PM	#1
Los Broncos Ring of farmers Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Anaheim Hills, Santa Ana Mountains CA Posts: 18,766 Adopt-a-Bronco: Ryan Clady	HDMI to DVI question Okay, so my TV is 5 years old. No HDMI, I am hooking my 360 HDMI to a DVI adapter. Is it because of some issue with using the adapter? I did the factory reset and still nothing. I mean, I'm going to buy a new TV within the next month, just wanted some better resolution till then. At any rate, if it doesn't end up working I can keep the cable and use it with the next TV. Thanks in advance.

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01-16-2010, 03:14 PM	#2
That One Guy Producer of Nonsense Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Sun and Beachville Posts: 14,042 Adopt-a-Bronco: None	I don't understand... what is the issue? The HDMI doesn't work or the DVI cable doesn't work?

01-16-2010, 03:21 PM	#4
Killericon YES A DT!!!!!! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: From Calgary, in Halifax for School Posts: 7,730 Adopt-a-Bronco: watermock	You should just get yourself a DVI cable for your 360, I wouldn't trust an adapter.

01-16-2010, 03:46 PM	#6
DenverBrit Just hanging out. Got a breath mint?? Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Denver Posts: 11,071 Adopt-a-Bronco: The Team	Amazon has some great cable deals. Don't be put off by the rock bottom prices, read the reviews. I've bought HDMI cables for around a dollar. They work just fine.

01-16-2010, 04:00 PM	#7
Borks147 the dude abides... Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Hanover NH Posts: 1,845	go to monoprice.com

01-17-2010, 12:32 AM	#9
sirhcyennek81 Yes...swooping is bad... Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Florence, Colorado Posts: 20,668 Adopt-a-Bronco: All of them.	I'd just wait with what you have until you get the new TV. Otherwise you will end up frustrating yourself and smacking baby wallabies. What TV do you think you are gonna get?

01-17-2010, 08:16 AM	#11
BoulderBum Rookie New to the Forum Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 71 Adopt-a-Bronco: None	Sounds like you've already made a decision, but I've had an xbox hooked up to computer monitors via HDMI to DVI. Obviously you won't get the sound from it, (even if your monitor/tv has speakers), but its possible to crack open an old Composite set of wires for the xbox (take the casing off so that you can fit it in the back of the xbox WITH the hdmi/dvi cable) and hook the sound up to an external receiver. This worked for me.

01-17-2010, 11:36 AM	#13
AZBroncomaniac Rock Steady Rookie Y'all sound like Peanuts' parents. Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: AZ Posts: 160	IC, If you use a DVI port on your TV, did you double check your input selection on your TV menu? I am not an expert, but don't some TV's have this input under "PC IN" or something like that? Worth a shot if you haven't scrolled through all of your available TV inputs.